Old House Journal

Gifts for Home

1. CREATE A SCREEN

A historically accurate shutter kit may be used to create a porch screen. Made from PVC that resembles wood, Shutters In-a-Box are ready to assemble with a few cuts on a miter saw, and come with hardware. One pair goes for $243 and up. Aeratis, (888) 676-2683, aeratis.com

2. COOL CATS

The Brayton Laguna cat is a Midcentury Modern classic introduced by the

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